Barnett Waddingham
Pension Administrator - Apprentice
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Pension Administrator - Apprentice
Pension Administration Apprenticeship – Birmingham (September 2026 Start)
Perfect for:
- Starting your career without university fees
- Pursuing a professional qualification
- Changing career paths
About the Role
A structured 18-month apprenticeship leading to a permanent position as a Workplace Pensions Administrator (Level 3).
Key Benefits:
- Supportive, inclusive teams
- Above-average apprenticeship salary with competitive:
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Salary reviews
- Private medical cover
- Pension
- Gym membership, cinema & shopping discounts
- Social & sporting groups
- Clear career progression with opportunities to advance
About Barnett Waddingham
We are an independent UK professional services consultancy specialising in risk, pensions, investment, and insurance (part of Howden Employee Benefits). With 1,700+ employees across 11 offices, our mission is to empower people to secure better futures through sustainability, innovation, and a culture that truly supports growth.
Our Approach:
- Talent development: Invest in well-trained employees who thrive in a supportive environment.
- Core Behaviours: Building relationships, solving problems, and delivering impact.
- Best Companies Recognition:
- "Top 100 Best Large Companies to Work For" in the UK
- Named one of the "best places to work" in 2024
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The Apprenticeship: What You’ll Do
Pension administrators play a critical role in: ✔ Supporting scheme members to ensure they receive the correct pension benefits ✔ Providing advice on rights, benefits, and decisions for retirement
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Handling communication (emails, letters, calls) with clients, members, and advisers
- Processing pension payrolls, including:
- Net pay calculations
- Payment arrangements
- Liaison with tax offices
- Year-end return preparation
- Generating computerised benefit calculations and corresponding correspondence
- Attending team meetings to support prioritisation
- Participating in interesting project work
Qualification & Training
- You’ll train for the Workplace Pensions Administrator (Level 3) apprenticeship with dedicated support:
- Skills coach
- Friendly mentors
- Line managers
- Gain pension administration expertise, system proficiency, and client communication skills.
Career Progression
- Strong development pathways available after qualifying:
- Senior administrative roles
- Advanced technical certifications
- Many apprentices progress to senior positions
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What You’ll Bring
Personal Traits:
- Proactive, self-motivated and customer-focused
- Strong attention to detail
- Good organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ahead with numbers sense
- Exceptional communication skills for internal/external relationships
- Open to new challenges
Hints (Skills May Be Developed via):
- Any work experience (hospitality, retail, etc.)
- Volunteer roles
- Clubs/sports
- Current or prior employment
Entry Requirements
- Ideal: A-Level standard or equivalent (Grade C or higher in 2+ subjects)
- Minimum 5 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or equivalent), including:
- Maths
- English
Accessibility
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment, let us know—we’ll assure full support.
Recruitment Process
- Apply with your CV
- Telephone interview (filtered by Early Careers team)
- Assessment day/interview (in-person at our Birmingham office)
For questions before applying: Email [earlycareers@barnett-waddingham.co.uk]—we’re happy to help!
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